Chicago, IL is a windy city in the northeastern part of Illinois and at the southwestern tip of Lake Michigan.
Due to its proximity to Lake Michigan, its history is directly tied up with the lake where in the early years
it served as a trading center. In 1848, it became the most important transportation center with the opening of
the first railway, the Galena & Chicago Union Railway. Trade flourished due to such developments and a lot of
people have relocated in the city that eventually gave rise to new industries, particularly in manufacturing and
retail. However in 1871 tragedy struck, known as the Great Chicago Fire, that burned one-third of the city
including the central business district. Many were pessimistic that Chicago could ever rise from the tragedy,
yet with the help of the residents and the government, rapid rebuilding was organized and in 1885 the first
skyscraper was built.
The 3rd largest city in the United States, Chicago has a population of more than 2 million with 9 million based
in the metropolitan area. The increase in population was borne of the massive work and business opportunities
Chicago offered. Chicagoans or the residents of Chicago comprise of a multitude of races including White, Black,
Asian, Hispanic or Latino, Pacific Islander and Native American among others. A huge number of Chicagoans are
Catholic while the rest are Protestants and other Christian denomination, Islam and Jewish.
The city of Chicago is popular for having the most number of unique buildings and structures designed by Frank
Lloyd Wright (Abraham Lincoln Center), Mies van der Rohe (United States Post Office Loop Station), Louis Sullivan
(Carson Pirie Scott) and Holabird & Root (Commonwealth Edison Substation).
Some of the major attractions include Grant Park (with the statue of Abraham Lincoln, Clarence Buckingham
Fountain and Millennium Park), Shedd Aquarium (exhibits of Oceanarium and Caribbean Reef), Navy Pier, Magnificent
Mile (grand boulevard with its museums, restaurants, glamorous hotels and exclusive shops) and Sears Tower (one
of the tallest buildings in the world).
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Ill. plans reforms for processing DNA
Many rape kits were shelved under the old rules
Illinois is moving to reform the way DNA evidence from sexual assaults is processed after a Tribune review found that many rape kits were being placed in police storage untested, robbing the state of opportunities to solve crimes and exonerate the wrongfully convicted.
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Bishops change feeding tube guidelines
Directive says food and water must be given to patients in persistent vegetative state
If ever Carol Gaetjens becomes unconscious with no hope of awakening, even if she could live for years in that state, she says she wants her loved ones to discontinue all forms of artificial life support.
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Gay couples seek inclusion in immigration reform
Chicago woman could face deportation
Six members of the U.S. House sent a letter last week to President Barack Obama and other leaders, expressing strong support for a little-known piece of legislation that would grant gay and lesbian couples the same residency benefits as heterosexual partners.
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Chicago wins cemetery land for new O'Hare runway
Relocation of about 1,200 graves could begin within weeks
The City of Chicago on Monday was awarded possession of a 161-year-old cemetery that lies in the path of a future runway at O'Hare International Airport, and the relocation of about 1,200 graves could begin within weeks.
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Pace route cuts hit suburban bus riders
15 lines eliminated, service reduced on 9
Across the suburbs Monday, some commuters were sharing the pain of CTA riders in the city, even though the cuts to Pace bus service weren't as extensive.
Read more
Many rape kits were shelved under the old rules
Illinois is moving to reform the way DNA evidence from sexual assaults is processed after a Tribune review found that many rape kits were being placed in police storage untested, robbing the state of opportunities to solve crimes and exonerate the wrongfully convicted.
Read more
Bishops change feeding tube guidelines
Directive says food and water must be given to patients in persistent vegetative state
If ever Carol Gaetjens becomes unconscious with no hope of awakening, even if she could live for years in that state, she says she wants her loved ones to discontinue all forms of artificial life support.
Read more
Gay couples seek inclusion in immigration reform
Chicago woman could face deportation
Six members of the U.S. House sent a letter last week to President Barack Obama and other leaders, expressing strong support for a little-known piece of legislation that would grant gay and lesbian couples the same residency benefits as heterosexual partners.
Read more
Chicago wins cemetery land for new O'Hare runway
Relocation of about 1,200 graves could begin within weeks
The City of Chicago on Monday was awarded possession of a 161-year-old cemetery that lies in the path of a future runway at O'Hare International Airport, and the relocation of about 1,200 graves could begin within weeks.
Read more
Pace route cuts hit suburban bus riders
15 lines eliminated, service reduced on 9
Across the suburbs Monday, some commuters were sharing the pain of CTA riders in the city, even though the cuts to Pace bus service weren't as extensive.
Read more